Moscrop Student Services

The University of Toronto’s Youth Summer Programs (YSP) offer high school students a glimpse into the life of a university student at Canada’s top Medical or Law Schools.  The YSP provides access to the University’s distinguished academic and research professionals who lead “hands-on” academic programming.  The Law YSP allows students to discuss advanced legal concepts and apply them in a variety of stimulating environments within the reality of the Canadian Legal System, while the Med YSP showcases the opportunities available in the realm of medicine and medical research.  The YSP takes place in the July and August each summer at the downtown St. George campus, and range in length from one to six weeks.  For more information visit:  www.ysp.utoronto.ca.

The Student Certification Branch has published the BC Dogwood Planner 2015, an annual document published in January for students in Grade 12.  The BC Dogwood Planner is a companion document of the Grad Planner addressing the top questions from students in their graduation year.

The French version of the BC Dogwood Planner 2015 has also been posted.

SFU will be making a presentation at Moscrop to talk to students interested in studying Applied Sciences (Computer Science and/or Engineering).  This presentation will take place on Thursday, January 29^th at lunch time.  If you would like to attend this presentation, you must sign up on the Student Services bulletin board (room 317) by Jan. 21.

St.Michael’sUniversity School is holding a video contest for a chance to win a full year boarding scholarship worth $50,000.  Interested students must submit a video entry and the deadline for submissions is January 12, 2015.  For more information, go to www.BestSchoolYearEver.ca.

If you are considering a UBC education in Engineering, Commerce or Media Studies, there are  upcoming Open Houses on UBC’s Vancouver Campus:

• Faculty of Engineering – November 29 from 9am – 3pm
• Sauder School of Business – November 29 from 9am – 1pm
• Facutly of Arts, Bachelor of Media Studies* – mid January

This is an exciting opportunity to get inside the facilities and classrooms and to meet students, staff and faculty.

ATTENTION GRADE 10, 11 AND 12 STUDENTS:                                      SHAD VALLEY is an exciting summer program designed for outstanding grade 10,11 and 12 students in Canada who wish to develop their potential as tomorrow’s leaders and change makers. Each year, SHAD provides the opportunity for 600+ students from across Canada and internationally to attend a month-long summer program (in July), in-residence at one of 12 Canadian host universities, focused on STEM (science, technology, engineering & math). Students are selected through a rigorous, competitive process and they are typically top performers typically with grades over 90%, who are also well-rounded emerging leaders demonstrating initiative, creativity and flair. They are leaders in their schools, volunteers in their communities, and are often gifted musicians, artists and athletes.

There is no fee for applying, and the deadline for application is November 26th. For more information and to apply, go to: http://www.shad.ca/apply

INTERESTED IN A CAREER IN FILMMAKING AND/OR ANIMATION?  Capilano University’s Bosa Centre for Film & Animation Program is having an Open House on Saturday, November 29th, 2014 from 11am to 4pm.  Come and learn about Bachelor Degree as well as Diploma/Certificate programs in the Motion Picture Arts and Animation.  For more info call 604-990-7868, film@capilanou.ca.

GRADE 11 AND 12 STUDENTS:

Are you considering a career in the ARTS (visual arts, music, theatre, media or entertainment)?  If so, you should consider attending an Arts Focused Post-Secondary Info Night on November 19, 7-9pm at the Plaskett Gallery at Massey Theatre in New Westminster.  There will be a panel of speakers/instructors from universities and colleges around the Lower Mainland to discuss program curriculum, registration, admission requirements, job opportunities and more.  Emily Carr, Langara College, BCIT, Douglas College and Capilano University will be present.  Space is limited so don’t delay, register today online at www.momentumyouthartsmovement.com.